Scott Younker is the West Coast Reporter at Tom’s Guide. He covers all the latest tech news, including phones, computing and more. He’s been involved in tech since 2011 covering everything from cameras and swimming pool equipment to the latest gaming consoles and smart TVs. He is on a seemingly never ending hunt to build the easiest to use home media system.
Before Tom’s Guide, Scott worked for publications like Digital Trends, Outdoor Photographer, Dead Beats Panel, and in a brief detour, America’s Funniest Home Videos. Yes, he has seen more pratfalls, silly pets and ridiculous home movie fails than is reasonably healthy.
When not writing about the latest devices or advances in chipsets, be sure to ask about Scott about disc golf and sustainability, or just if you’re being cheeky, ask about his noodle arm. If you truly want to get nerdy, bring up board games and his ongoing losing streak.
Scott joined Tom's Guide in 2024 as the West Coast Reporter. He graduated from the School of Journalism at the University of Oregon with a degree in magazine journalism and a minor in communications. While there he blogged or wrote for several magazines including the Fluxx, Ethos and the Oregon Commentator. He briefly wrote and managed a moderately successful blog focused on web comics.
Latest articles by Scott Younker

Amazon buys wearable AI startup Bee, a wrist device that hears and transcribes every word you speak
By Scott Younker published
Amazon is acquiring an AI startup called Bee that makes a wearable device which promises to transcribe everything you say.

Apple rumored to release 6 new iPhone models starting next year — including iPhone Fold
By Scott Younker published
A new rumor claims that Apple will have six different iPhone models available in 2027 between two different launch dates

Lenovo Legion Go 2 revealed in leaked prototype video featuring an OLED display
By Scott Younker published
The Lenovo Legion Go 2 has allegedly been leaked in a new video which shows off a number of key upgrades including an OLED display.

Report hints at no price increase for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 — and that's good news for the Galaxy S26
By Scott Younker published
A new rumor paints a rosier picture of pricing for Qualcomm's next gen chips and future Android chips.

Ray-Ban Meta vs Oakley Meta smart glasses: Biggest differences explained
By Scott Younker published
Meta has announced a partnership with Oakley for a new set of smart glasses. Here's how the Oakley Meta glasses compare to the Ray-Ban Meta option.

Microsoft will no longer sell movies or TV shows on PCs or Xbox — what happens to the stuff you bought
By Scott Younker published
Microsoft is shutting down its movie and tv storefront. Here's where your movies are going.

Ring backtracks, lets cops once again request video from your doorbell and security cameras
By Scott Younker published
Ring is once again letting police request security cam and doorbell footage as part of a new partnership.

Tecno reveals Phantom Ultimate Fold G — a bold challenger to Samsung’s foldables
By Scott Younker published
Tecno revealed a new Phantom phone as a tri-folding G Fold.

Surprise! Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 found to be thinner than 'world's slimmest foldable'
By Scott Younker last updated
A new video put the Z Fold 7 and Honor Magic V5 to the test, which foldable is the thinnest?

'The Legend of Zelda' movie has its cast — here's who's playing Zelda and Link in the live-action adaptation
By Scott Younker published
Nintendo's Miyamoto revealed actors for Link and Zelda in the upcoming The Legend of Zelda.

Made by Pixel event set for August 20 — Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4 and more
By Scott Younker published
Google has set an August date for its next Made by Google event where the Pixel 10 series is expected to debut

8BitDo debuts swappable buttons on the updated Pro 3 controller
By Scott Younker published
Swappable buttons and an update to 8BitDo's Pro controller are what you can look forward to with the new Pro 3 model.

Qi2 power banks capable of 25W charging are coming — Ugreen claims 'world's first'
By Scott Younker published
Ugreen's new power bank offers the first Qi2 charging speeds over 15W.

Anker's new Nano desktop charger will declutter your space and fast-charge your MacBook in 30 minutes
By Scott Younker published
Declutter your desk

Samsung Galaxy S26 leak just tipped huge shakeup — this model now looks dead
By Scott Younker published
A new rumor indicates the Galaxy S25 Plus may be the last oversized model as Samsung turns to a new Edge for its S26 releases next year.

Apple's infamous trash can Mac is now classified as 'vintage'
By Scott Younker published
Apple has added more devices to its list of vintage and obsolete products including the infamous 'trash can ' Mac Pro

Google Pixel 10 prototype pops up on a Chinese auction site — here’s what it reveals
By Scott Younker published
A supposed prototype of the Google Pixel 10 appeared on an auction site; here's what this sketchy look shows us.

iPhone 17 Pro dummy unit leak just doubled down on mammoth design change
By Scott Younker published
New images of an alleged iPhone 17 Pro dummy unit have leaked, adding more evidence that Apple plans to change the look of the camera array on its upcoming Pro models.

College Football 26 is the rare annual sports game that justifies coming back for another run at the championship
By Scott Younker published
College Football 26 is the second game in the revival of the franchise. After a solid debut, College Football2 6 brings more to the huddle.

New rumor reveals 9 potential colorways for the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air
By Scott Younker published
A new leak reveals nine colors for the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air.

Foldable iPhone display reportedly beginning production ahead of 2026 launch
By Scott Younker published
Production of displays for the rumored foldable iPhone is allegedly starting production this year.

8 more states are getting Apple Wallet digital driver's licenses — see if yours is on the list
By Scott Younker published
Apple has announced eight more states that will let you have digital driver's licenses in the Wallet app.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, Classic and Ultra pre-order deals — save up $200 right now
By Scott Younker published
Preorder deals for Samsung's newest Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic and Ultra (2025) are live now. Here's how to score Samsung's newest smartwatches.
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